Tag: Events

Horsepower Wars Announces Rule Changes for 2020 $10K Drag Shootout

Horsepower Wars is bringing back the 2020 $10K Drag Shootout, presented by Lucas Oil, but with a few rules changes to match the No Prep Edition update. Four teams will compete against each other to see who can build the quickest drag racing car over a period of 10 days, with a budget of $10,000… Continue reading Horsepower Wars Announces Rule Changes for 2020 $10K Drag Shootout

FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations

During a recent meeting, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the first ever common vehicle standards for drifting cars. Following a proposal from the FIA Drifting Commission, the new standards, dubbed as DC1, relate to the professional classes of the sport and were compiled in cooperation with industry experts from the leading drift series… Continue reading FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations

Paul Lee Unveils FTI Performance Livery for NHRA Gatornationals

Paul Lee, owner and driver of the Global Electronic Technology Nitro Funny car, will be sporting a new FTI Performance livery in honor of competing at FTI’s home track in Gainesville, Florida, during the 2020 NHRA Gatornationals. Lee acquired the FTI Performance company in August of 2019. FTI is a supplier to drag racers, specializing… Continue reading Paul Lee Unveils FTI Performance Livery for NHRA Gatornationals

Formula 1 Closing Bahrain Grand Prix to Public

This year’s Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix will be a ‘participants-only’ event, race organizers have announced, citing the international coronavirus outbreak and travel restrictions currently limiting people who have visited a list of affected countries from entering Bahrain. “In consultation with our international partners and the Kingdom’s national health taskforce, Bahrain has made the decision… Continue reading Formula 1 Closing Bahrain Grand Prix to Public

PRI Announces New Marketing Coordinator

Ashton Robinson has joined Performance Racing Industry (PRI) as marketing coordinator, the trade show organizers have announced. Robinson will support the day-to-day operations for the annual trade show, as well as its associated media, according to an announcement from PRI. “My entire life revolves around motorsports and the automotive industry. I grew up around motorsports… Continue reading PRI Announces New Marketing Coordinator

SpeedVideo and Street Car Takeover Enter Broadcast Partnership

SpeedVideo has entered into a broadcast partnership with the automotive event series Street Car Takeover (SCT) to live stream the Street Car Takeover Charlotte 2020 event on June 26-27, the two organizations have announced. “Charlotte is our favorite event and really shows what Street Car Takeover is about,” said Chase Lautenbach, co-owner of Street Car… Continue reading SpeedVideo and Street Car Takeover Enter Broadcast Partnership

Yukon Gear & Axle Certifies Six New ‘Master Installers’ During First Training Course

Yukon Gear & Axle presented its first Master Installer Training Program last month at LetzRoll Offroad in Mesa, Arizona, led by owner Andrew McLaughlin. Six Master Installers were certified at the conclusion of the course. “Feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive,” said McLaughlin. “This Master Installer program is designed to take a shop that… Continue reading Yukon Gear & Axle Certifies Six New ‘Master Installers’ During First Training Course

Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew

Lincoln Tech, an automotive tech training school, announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of NTT IndyCar Series team Arrow McLaren SP for the 2020 season, which includes a partnership that will give five Lincoln Tech students an opportunity to work as members of the AMSP pit crew for each of five races this season.… Continue reading Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew

Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal

Bruce Meyers, the inventor of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, organizers have announced. A surfer, sailor, guitar/ukulele player, artist, engineer and founding father of off-road culture, at 93 years young Bruce is still building and selling the original off-road buggy, the Meyers Manx.… Continue reading Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal

Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor

Nevada-based aluminum piston and connecting rod manufacturer Bill Miller Engineering has been named as a sponsor for the upcoming World Doorslammer Nationals, title sponsor Drag Illustrated has announced. “Let’s face facts: people like doorslammers and they can relate to doorslammers. In the doorslammer category, and especially with Pro Mod because we’ve been involved with Pro… Continue reading Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor

Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit

Lane Automotive is hosting its third annual Safety Summit on March 7 in Watervliet, Michigan, offering a full slate of safety trainings and seminars. Safety equipment manufacturers from across the country will be in attendance, hosting training sessions, demonstrations and seminars that cover everything from fire suppression systems to vehicle rollovers. Manufacturers will also be… Continue reading Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit

AAMP Global Introduces EchoMaster Fleet Solutions

AAMP Global has announced the launch of their new division, EchoMaster Fleet Solutions, at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2020. EchoMaster Fleet Solutions is a full-service provider of solutions for Fleet, Commercial and OES. The new division will provide safety and security products, custom wiring harnesses, fleet monitoring, national installation services and other upfitting needs.… Continue reading AAMP Global Introduces EchoMaster Fleet Solutions

1963 Chevrolet Wagon Wins 2020 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

The Detroit Autorama was held over the weekend and a 1963 Chevrolet Wagon rolled away with the show’s highest honor: the 2020 Don Ridler Memorial Award. Named after the show’s first promoter, the award is given to the best vehicle at the show that is making its first public showing at the Detroit Autorama. Whittled… Continue reading 1963 Chevrolet Wagon Wins 2020 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of synthetic lubricants and additives, has announced a new partnership with drag racing outfit, Lex Joon Racing. The company will assist Lex Joon Racing by providing their team with lubricants and additives, as well as technical support throughout 2020. “At Red Line we strive to create top-of-the-line products for… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing